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Laos Appoints Veteran Diplomat As New Prime Minister
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Laos names former foreign minister Saleumxay Kommasith as its new prime minister.
The National Assembly of Laos has elected veteran diplomat Saleumxay Kommasith as the country's new prime minister. The appointment brings a former foreign minister and UN representative into the top leadership role.
- Saleumxay Kommasith previously served as the foreign minister of Laos.
- He has also worked as the permanent representative to the United Nations.
- The National Assembly elected the new prime minister during a leadership reshuffle.
Why it matters
Leadership transitions in Laos provide rare glimpses into the governance of the single-party socialist state and can signal shifts in its regional and international diplomatic posture.
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The National Assembly of Laos has elected Saleumxay Kommasith as the country's new prime minister.
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- ABC NewsLaos names veteran diplomat with international outlook to be new prime minister1h ago · open ↗
- The DiplomatLaos Replaces Prime Minister in Major Leadership Reshuffle13h ago · open ↗
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